Penguins Defeat Ducks 2-1 in Overtime

Sidney Crosby scored his second goal of the game 2:35 into overtime, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, thereby ending a six-game losing streak. Alex Nedeljkovic made 22 saves for the Penguins, who outshot the Ducks 46-23, while Anaheim's Lukas Dostal recorded an impressive 44 saves despite the loss. The Ducks initially took the lead with a goal from Alex Killorn, but Crosby equalized early in the third period with a redirect from Matt Grzelcyk's shot. This victory marked Pittsburgh's first win since October 16, as they focused on improving their defensive play under coach Mike Sullivan. The Penguins' win was crucial as they faced a struggling Ducks team that finished their East Coast trip with a 1-2-1 record. Both teams will look to build momentum with upcoming home games as the season progresses.